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Professor Craig Simmons (BME, MIE), left, and his collaborators have developed a new way to mature lab-grown heart cells so that they more closely mimic adult human heart tissue. (photo by Tim Fraser, KITE Studio)

U of T researchers improve maturity of lab-grown heart cells for disease modelling

1 person sits staring into a microscope while two people stand behind him observing.

Freshwater mussel protein offers new source of inspiration for medical-grade glues

The U of T team, left to right: Jacky Shen, Vicky Yan, Ian Chen, Saeed Abdi, Hayden Wong, Evie Xu and David Xu. (photo submitted)

U of T team sets new record at premier student bridge‑building competition

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2022 Schulich Leader Kai Chen (Year 1 MechE) hopes to use his passions for aviation and the environment to work toward sustainability and better accessibility in the aerospace industry (Photo: Submitted)

Problem solving for a better world: Meet U of T Engineering’s 2022 Schulich Leaders

Mohammadamir Ghasemian Moghaddam and Meghan Rothenbroker (both BME PhD candidates) are Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship winners of 2022. Vanier awards are given based on the merit of academic excellence, extracurricular activities and demonstration of leadership. (Photos: Submitted)

Two BME doctoral students awarded 2022 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

Concrete samples

How re-thinking traditional building materials can lead to new strategies for carbon capture and utilization

Man receives vaccination

U of T Engineering to host flu shot clinic Dec. 1 in Bahen Centre for Information Technology